Robert W. Rice

October 27, 2013

Robert W. Rice, 93, of 914 W. Main St., Ellington, passed away Thursday (Oct. 24, 2013), in his home. Bob and Laurene are together again.

A lifelong area resident, he was born May 10, 1920, in Jamestown, the son of the late Kloid S. and Frankie Johnson Rice.

Robert was a graduate of Ellington High School and Alfred Tech University. In earlier years, he was employed by Kennedy Tractor and Implement Company, Walker, Sprague & Company and prior to retirement was employed by Rand Machine for 37 years, retiring in 2010. From 1963-71 he served as town justice for the town of Ellington.

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Robert W. Rice

Robert was a member of the Ellington Grange serving as master in 1938 and Ross Grange for 74 years, Boy Scouts of America, Ellington High School Band, charter member of the Alfred Tech Choir, Moose Band, Jamestown Municipal Band and Jamestown Community College Concert Band. In earlier years, he enjoyed playing band concerts with the Paul B. Temple Band. The instrument he enjoyed playing was the alto horn.

He was also an active member of the Ellington Congregational Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ in Jamestown. Robert was an active member in both church choirs.